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Apartment safety tips from the DeKalb fire and Police departments

By Zachary Brictson | January 31, 2011

 DeKalb's police and fire departments have advice for staying safe in an apartment. "Do your best to know your neighbors," said DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler. Spangler said it's always important for renters to be aware of their surroundings and of...

David Zucker, senior philosophy major, changes the batteries in the smoke detector at this apartment, a common practice that residents should do frequently according to the DeKalb Fire Department.

DeKalb Fire Department provide smoke detectors to residents

By Eric Beesley | January 31, 2011

Local fire departments are offering a way to keep homes safer from fire. According to a press release, the DeKalb Fire Department will be making smoke detectors available to all residents who don't own them and will install them free of charge. "The initial...